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I am 34 weeks and already a 2 and 50% effaced...

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I am 34 weeks. Have had a lot of abdominal pressure and cramping. Went to the hosp today and I am a 2 and 50%effaced. Got sent home and told to rest. Isn't this kind of early? And is there anyway to tell how much longer I will go?

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It is early, if your baby is born now, it will be premature. With my first baby I was 34 weeks and started having contractions. I was told to go home, lie down and drink lots of water for 1 hour then to call the Dr. if the contractions did not slow down. I did that and the contractions got more intense. I called and had to go to the Dr. They examined me and told me I was 2 cm dilated and 100% effaced. They put me in hospital immediately and my baby was born 6 hours later. There is no way to tell, but by timing your contractions and if the pain increases then I would suggest calling your Dr. again and ask to be examined.

I am 34 weeks, 2-3cm dilated and 50% effaced. I have been on bedrest since 28 weeks for preterm labor. Yesterday at dr.s appointment she said she wouldn't be surprised if i have the baby before my 36 week check up! The good news is, since I was in the hospital for preterm labor, they gave me steroid shots to help with the baby's lung developement. She said I'm far enough along the baby has a good chance of being healthy , although the baby would probably be in hospital longer than me, and also if I went into labor now they wouldn't do anything to stop it.

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